1988 Audi 200 vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1995 Rover 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Audi 200 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 200 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 Rover 600.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 600. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 200 | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
